2009 Masseria Pietrosa, Salice Salentino

Vintage:

2009

Date tasted:

26 July 2012

Price when tasted:

£8.99

Tasting notes

26/07/2012

A big, friendly, southern Italian, largely Negroamaro (with a splash of Malvasia Nera) and boasting copious amounts of black cherries, and blackberries on the nose. In the mouth it%u2019s similarly lush, with bags of dark fruit, balancing tannins and a pinch of spice. Great for the price.
17/20

A big, friendly, southern Italian, largely Negroamaro (with a splash of Malvasia Nera) and boasting copious amounts of black cherries, and blackberries on the nose. In the mouth it%u2019s similarly lush, with bags of dark fruit, balancing tannins and a pinch of spice. Great for the price.
17/20

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